1/25/2010 8:03 AM

There’s nothing better about being a presenter than when all the pieces come together with an event. And Sunday’s Jungle Jack Hanna at Kirkland was just such an event. We had a huge turnout, the weather cooperated, and, most importantly, Jack Hanna did a wonderful job. His presence on stage and off (he stayed and signed autographs for everyone who wanted one) was warm and genuine.

It’s easy to be jaded about TV personalities. We sometimes come to these kind of events thinking what we see in the media isn’t the “real person.” Not the case with Jack, as he wanted to be called. He was approachable to everyone—staff, audience, and especially great with kids. So much for being skeptical!